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Police officers investigate the scene of a stabbing death last Thursday on Automall Drive off Mt. Lehman Road.

Path of crime ends in death Murder victim worked for UN Gang and Red Scorpions

Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News

Matt Campbell was a bullied, chubby kid coerced into grow-op break-ins when he was 12 or 13, according to a source close to him.

And so began his path of crime, eventually leading to his involvement in the United Nations and Red Scorpions gangs – and last week, to his death.

Campbell, who grew up in Abbotsford, was the

victim of a fatal stabbing last Thursday (Jan. 2).

Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to Automall Drive – the location of the Fraser Valley Auto Mall off Mt. Lehman Road – at about 3:45 p.m. after Campbell stumbled into Enterprise Rent-A-Car with severe neck wounds.

He was taken to hospital, where he later died.

Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) spokesman Adam Macintosh said the incident likely occurred in the auto mall. He said Campbell, 31, was known to police for his crimi-

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“The investigation continues, including the collection and review of evidence such as video surveillance,” Macintosh said.

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Heat shortfall ‘incredibly challenging’ Dan KINVIG Abbotsford News

The Abbotsford Heat’s operating deficit for the 2012-13 season will cost local taxpayers $1.66 million.

The City of Abbotsford released the numbers on Monday for year four of the 10year supply fee agreement between the American Hockey League team anvd Global Spectrum, which manages the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre (AESC) on behalf of the city. The contract guarantees the Heat an annual break-even budget of $5.7 million to play out of the AESC. In 2011-12, the public purse was tapped for $1.76 million.

Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman termed the 5.7 per cent reduction of the previous season’s shortfall “a move in the right direction”, but noted “there’s room for improvement, lots of it.”

“We’re working very hard with our partners, both the Heat and Global Spectrum, in trying to improve the numbers,” he said.

“I’d love to say that there’s a magic formula for this, but it’s just incredibly challenging. But just because it’s challenging

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doesn’t mean that you give up and you don’t continue to work on it.”

Monday’s announcement brings the total payout from the city to the hockey team to $5.24 million, including $450,000 during the

2011-12:

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$1.66 million

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$1.37 million 3,221 fans per game last season, up from 2,653 in 2011-12.

The team is owned by the Calgary Flames, and operated locally by Fraser Valley Sports and Entertainment, which includes businessmen Lane Sweeting, Barry Marsden, Ron McNeil and Fred Strumpski.

“It’s going in the right direction, but it’s not satisfactory,” Sweeting said of the 2012-13 deficit. “($1.66 million) is not acceptable to us.

We’re working hard to try and get it lower.”

In previous years, the final Heat deficit numbers had been made public sometime between September and November, with the latest release date being Nov. 19.

This year the process of reconciling the Heat and Global Spectrum’s figures ran into January, which city manager George Murray attributed to new staff reviewing the documents.

2009-10:

$450,000

inaugural 2009-10 season, and $1.37 million and $1.76 million the next two years, respectively.

According to AHL attendance figures, the Heat drew an average of 3,778 fans per game last season, which ranked 28th out of 30 teams in the league. That represented a 6.6 per cent increase over the 3,545 they drew the previous year, a boost which can be attributed to the effects of the NHL lockout and an increase in group ticket sales over the second half of the season.

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3,807 2009-10:

3,978

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3,545

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“It’s a complex contract that requires it to be reviewed,” said Murray, who has been on the job since February 2013.

“With the new staff at the city, we wanted to go through and make sure that (with) the numbers, that we had some sort of agreement.”

The supply fee contract does contain a five-year financial review clause, but changes have to be agreed on by all parties. Sweeting said there have been no discussions to that effect at this time.

The AESC also runs an overall deficit which is calculated separately from the hockey team’s, since the two organizations’ fiscal years end at different times. In 2012, the arena’s shortfall was $1.97 million. The numbers for 2013 will be released in the spring.

Banman said the city is doing what it can to help make the hockey team a success, working to improve fan experience in areas like traffic flow.

“There is one easy answer – that’s for people to come to a game,” he said.

“We have no choice but to work hard to make this better. ”

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were unable to reach an agreement. Banman said at the time, “the city is not going to do a deal unless it’s in the best interests of the Attendance issues are at the root of the Abbotsford Heat’s an- taxpayers.” The Canucks ended up stationing their farm team in Utica, New York. nual budget shortfalls, and ticket sales have been trending in the The Heat also benefitted in 2012-13 from the absence of NHL wrong direction this season. hockey during the lockout, but Sweeting believes the biggest obThe franchise has seen its attendance decline significantly in stacle this season has been the economy.

2013-14 – through 18 home dates, they’ve drawn an average crowd “The analysis that we’ve done is, all leagues are down right now,” of 2,490, according to the AHL. That’s 34 per cent less than the he said. “The overall American League, the ECHL, the Western 3,778 per game they drew last year.

Hockey League – they’re all off a bit, and some significantly.

“As it stands right now, we all know that (supply fee) “People just don’t have those disposable dollars to take number will most likely rise,” Abbotsford mayor Bruce in any entertainment, never mind Heat or hockey or anyBanman said. thing else.”

Lane Sweeting, whose Fraser Valley Sports and A Canucks affiliate, given the NHL club’s popularity in Entertainment (FVSE) group operates the Heat, identified the region, would presumably be a better draw than the a variety of reasons for the decrease.

Calgary Flames-owned Heat.

They lost momentum, he said, because their first regular Asked whether rekindling talks with the Canucks was season home games fell on Thanksgiving weekend and on the radar, Banman said the city is “looking at all posthe weather was warm. sible variations of options to try and improve this situaSWEETING In addition, the team did not have any of its popular tion and get it off the backs of taxpayers. “loonie toonie” nights, featuring $1 hot dogs and $2 beers, “What I’ve learned about the hockey business is, not over the first three months of the season. That’s because, accord- much happens during the regular season, until you get into the ing to Sweeting, the city wanted the team to review the promotion last few months,” he said. “Time will tell what that brings. due to concerns about over-serving and whether it was creating “Whatever we do has to be a better deal for the taxpayers than an negative atmosphere for families. currently what we have.”

The team has tweaked the promotion, and is offering $3 beers, Last spring, Sweeting said that the FVSE gave the city and the $2 hot dogs and $1 pops at six games during the last four months Canucks “the opportunity to make a deal,” and he reiterated that of the season. willingness on Monday.

Furthermore, Sweeting believes the rumour last spring that the “All we want is good hockey in the Abbotsford Entertainment Vancouver Canucks were poised to move their AHL affiliate to and Sports Centre, and we’re quite happy to be there or not be Abbotsford has had a detrimental impact on the Heat. That move there,” he said. “But as far as I know, there’s no discussion on it at never came to fruition – the City of Abbotsford and the Canucks this time.”

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Grain supply delays Feed mills team up to deal with shortages Alina KONEVSKI Abbotsford News

For the past month, John Krahn has been watching in frustration as rail cars full of grain sit idle at terminals in the Prairies. The Abbotsford feed mill manager is overseeing a dwindling supply of the grains he needs to produce feed for local poultry and hog farmers.

“We’re just going day by day.

For instance today (Monday), we’re already out of one product, so we’re shut down until tomorrow morning when our car arrives,” said Krahn, who works for Paragon Feeds Corp.

Fraser Valley feed mills are in the same situation as rail companies which have been facing unusual delays shipping grain west.

Rossdown Feed Mill in Abbotsford needs up to nine rail cars of various grains – corn, wheat, soya, barley, canola – per week. It usually takes the cars a week to 10 days to arrive from the Prairies and the U.S., but is now taking as much as 30.

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With their bins full, mills can run for about two weeks without getting any new product, according to Bob Dornan, the secretary manager of the Animal Nutrition Association of Canada (ANEC), B.C. division.

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Convicted of gun trafficking the ring, was sentenced in January 2008 to two years in prison.

It has been reported that Campbell was the alThere has been speculation that Campbell’s death leged leader of the Red Scorpions, but a source who was a gang hit that could result in retaliation, but spoke to The News on the condition of anonymity Abbotsford Police spokesman Const. Ian MacDonald said this was not the case. said this is not necessarily the case.

The person said Campbell was “an enforcer and Just because someone affiliated with gangs is a manager” for the gang but did not lead the orgakilled doesn’t mean the death was part of a conflict nization. with rivals, he said.

The source said Campbell initially began his gang MacDonald said investigators need to look at all involvement as a drug dealer with the UN group angles in such homicides, including whether the and established himself as a “big earner.” victim ripped somebody off or had angered someHe had come from a stable family, with a brother one within his or her own gang. and a sister, but he was drawn to a group with He said police have made great strides in curbwhom he could bond, feel protected and garner ing gang violence in the community since the power, the source said.

O E But Campbell’s strengths were a threat to D I V INE city was dubbed the Murder Capital of Canada other gangs, and one day the Red Scorpions, ONLws.com for its 2008 and 2009 homicide stats, but it’s abbyne impossible to eradicate the problem. led by Abbotsford’s Bacon brothers, came “You don’t get rid of gangs until you get rid calling – do a favour for them or be killed. of all the commodities that gangs are involved in.”

Campbell was still working for the Scorpions at MacDonald said although gangs such as the the time of his death, according to the source.

Red Scorpions, Independent Soldiers and the UN The person described Campbell, who had two Gang are still active in the community, the indiyoung children, as someone who “could have gone vidual players and the allegiances change regularly. anywhere.”

Gangsters will go where the money is most easily Campbell was among 10 people charged in 2006 made, he said. after police broke up a gun trafficking ring that sold “Even gangs that we think are arch enemies of handguns, rifles and machine guns to drug dealers one another are working collaboratively.” across the country.

MacDonald said the key to continued alleviation Police seized more than 100 guns during a series of gang issues in the community is “informed and of raids, and approximately one-third of them had alert” citizens who report suspicious activity and been located in Abbotsford. police focused on the suppression of gang activity.

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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR SEPTEMBER 2014 Registration for all Kindergarten children in Abbotsford District public schools will commence on Monday, January 20, 2014. Note: Children born in 2009 are eligible to register for Kindergarten for the 2014-2015 school year.

Canadian Citizens: Proof of age (birth certificate) is required. “Proof of residence” is also required for students with no siblings in a district school. Suggested documents are: • Property tax notice • Property sale agreement (home) • Mortgage document • Rental/lease agreement • Utility bill You will also need to provide your child’s CareCard, doctor’s name and phone number.

If you are the Abbotsford resident biological parent /legal guardian of the child and are not a Canadian Citizen by birth or by naturalization (obtained citizenship), you are required to report to the School District Office prior to registering your child at the schools. Please call 604.851.4585 (International Program office) to make an appointment. They will confirm which documents you must provide.

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604-853-9148 604-859-5348 604-859-3151 604-850-7131

For additional information regarding the French Immersion Program, contact the schools listed above.

RESERVATION for KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION at INTEGRATED ARTS (‘ASIA’) and TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS With the new online system, priority order will be established for requests to register for Kindergarten at these choice schools. Parents receive a confirmation number that guarantees their place in line, and will be contacted by the school to officially register. The confirmation number is not a guarantee of registration as space is limited at: ASIA (Integrated Arts) North Poplar Elementary Auguston Traditional Elementary King Traditional Elementary South Poplar Traditional Elementary The reservation system will only be accessible online Monday, January 20, 2014 from 8 - 10 a.m.

This will be via the school district website at www.sd34.bc.ca Parents will be required to register with their neighbourhood school and simultaneously indicate other choices for their child. No guarantees are offered for registration of new students at schools of choice.

Auguston Traditional has a defined catchment area, along with priority for siblings of current students, but accepts non-catchment requests for Kindergarten to Gr. 5 (depending on availability). Three classes of Kindergarten students can be accommodated at Auguston Traditional. When these spots are filled, students will be placed on a wait list and will be notified when space is available. If you wish to register a student in grades 1-5, an application may be made on-line starting February 3rd, 2014.

The student will be placed on a wait list and you will be notified when space is available. Please see auguston.sd34.bc.ca (under “Our School”, “Wait List”) for more information.

King Traditional Elementary (grades K-5), 28776 King Road Three classes of Kindergarten students can be accommodated at King Traditional. When these spots are filled, students will be placed on a wait list and will be notified when space is available.

If you wish to register a student in grades 1-5, an application may be made online starting February 3rd, 2014.Your child will be placed on a wait list and you will be notified when space is available.

Please see kingtraditional.sd34.bc.ca for more information.

South Poplar Traditional Elementary (grades K-5), 32746 Huntingdon Road Two classes of Kindergarten students can be accommodated at South Poplar Traditional. When these spots are filled, students will be placed on a wait list and will be notified when space is available. If you wish to register a student in grades 1-5, an application may be made starting February 1st, 2014. The student will be placed on a wait list and you will be notified when space is available.

HOW DO YOU PREPARE YOUR PRESCHOOLER FOR SCHOOL? As a parent, how do you know what skills and knowledge are really important for school success? Should you be teaching letters? What is more important for developing printing: playing with cars on the floor or practicing letter formation? Kindergarten teachers & community partners in Abbotsford are having open houses at local schools. Please join us!

SCHOOL Aberdeen Elementary Abbotsford Virtual School Alexander Elementary Auguston Trad. Elementary Barrowtown Elementary Blue Jay Elementary Bradner Elementary Centennial Park Elementary Clearbrook Elementary Dave Kandal Elementary Dormick Park Elementary Dr. Roberta Bondar Elementary Dr. T.A. Swift Elementary Godson Elementary Harry Sayers Elementary

Parents, and their children born in 2009 or 2010 are invited to come to a Ready, Set, Learn (‘RSL’) event at their neighbourhood school. Every child will be given a bag of learning supplies. Parents will be given resources and ideas about how to support their child in using these materials.

Please contact your neighbourhood school to register for the RSL session at that school. Some schools are doing a series of activities to support early learners and more information is available at your school. One of the most important things you can do to make sure that your child is successful at school, is to be involved!

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SCHOOL Jackson Elementary John Maclure Elementary King Traditional Elementary Margaret Stenersen Elementary Matsqui Elementary McMillan Elementary Mountain Elementary Mt. Lehman Elementary North Poplar Elementary (ASIA) Prince Charles Elementary Ross Elementary Sandy Hill Elementary South Poplar Trad. Elementary Ten-Broeck Elementary Terry Fox Elementary Upper Sumas Elementary

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INTEGRATED ARTS SCHOOL

For additional information regarding the French Immersion Program, please contact these schools.

Centennial Park Elementary 2527 Gladwin Rd 604.853.9148 Clearbrook Elementary 3614 Clearbrook Rd 604.859.5348 Margaret Stenersen Elementary 3060 Old Clayburn Rd 604.859.3151 Sandy Hill Elementary 3836 Old Clayburn Rd 604.850.7131

(ASIA) North Poplar Campus (K-5) For more information, contact 604.859.3101 Information Night at the school, 32041 Marshall Rd: Wednesday, January 8 at 7pm

INFORMATION NIGHT FOR ALL ELEMENTARY EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION SCHOOLS: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 6:30pm

King Traditional Elementary (K-5) For more information, contact 604.857.0903 Information Night at the school, 28776 King Rd: Thursday, January 9 at 6:30pm

INFORMATION NIGHT FOR LATE FRENCH IMMERSION GRADE 6: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 6:00pm

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Auguston Traditional Elementary (K-5) For more information, contact 604.557.0422 Information Night at the school, 36367 Stephen Leacock Dr: Tuesday, January 14 at 6:30pm

South Poplar Elementary (K-5) For more information, contact 604.853.1845 Information Night at the school, 32746 Huntingdon Rd: Monday, January 13 at 6:30pm

Location: Centennial Park Elementary, 2527 Gladwin Rd.

Location: Chief Dan George Middle, 3287 Old Riverside Rd.

TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS

Abbotsford Traditional Middle School (Gr.6-8) For more information contact 604.850.3511 New Student Open House at the school, 2272 Windsor St: January 16, 6 to 7 pm.

There will be tours, a Q & A session, and registration forms available to take home. First day of registration at this school will be February 3rd.

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Former general manager of economic development also received $100,000 settlement Alex BUTLER

that month, a notice of civil claim was filed in Abbotsford News the B.C. Supreme Court, alleging that Teichroeb The City of Abbotsford says it spent about was wrongfully dismissed as part of an effort to $10,000 in legal fees – in addition to a nearly remove the city’s senior employees.

The claim maintained that Teichroeb had been $100,000 settlement – following a wrongful disnotified in June by the city manager, George missal suit levelled by a former senior manager.

Murray, that he would be fired with cause for The city’s legal fees associated with the suit an alleged “breach of fidelity” – claiming that filed by former general manager of economic Teichroeb had authorized a property dedevelopment Jay Teichroeb, were requestveloper to start construction without a ed by The News under the Freedom of building permit.

Information and Protection of Privacy Act Teichroeb’s suit claimed the dismissal (FOI). was not due to that assertion but was On Dec. 24, the city supplied a letter “part of an improper course of conduct from its lawyers containing the legal fees, designed to dismiss the senior employees but had redacted that information. of the (City of Abbotsford).”

After requesting again that the city Teichroeb left the city around the same release the cost figure, a civic official TEICHROEB time as finance manager Pat Soanes and reported a total of $10,512 for legal fees manager of bylaw enforcement Gordon associated with the suit.

The settlement costs were released in October, Ferguson.

Other documents obtained through FOI refollowing a FOI request by The News. The information provided by the city stated that Teichroeb quests revealed that Soanes received $101,187 would receive $95,000 – less 30 per cent deduc- upon leaving the city, with $88,550 of the total tion for the Canadian Revenue Agency – for as a settlement. Ferguson received $28,102 and of that amount, $15,954 was listed as wages in settlement.

Teichroeb agreed to discontinue the lawsuit he lieu of notice.

Aside from disclosing the amount of the paybrought against the city.

Teichroeb left his position as general man- out, Teichroeb’s settlement prevents him and the ager of economic development in June. Later city from making further comment.

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Tough numbers to deal with With the Abbotsford Heat accruing another seven-figure deficit – $1.66 million for the 2012-13 season – it leaves Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman and city hall in an unenviable position.

Last spring, the city and the Vancouver Canucks were in talks to bring the Canucks’ AHL affiliate to Abbotsford, with the Heat rumoured to be ticketed for Utica, N.Y. The potential arrival of a Canucks’ affiliate was viewed by many as a golden ticket for the municipality – a chance to off-load a chronic financial burden from local taxpayers by bringing in a team linked to B.C.’s extremely popular NHL franchise.

The city raised eyebrows by taking a hard line with the Canucks, allowing them to move their farm team to Utica.

In the aftermath, Banman stated repeatedly that the city would not accept a deal that puts taxpayers in a worse

position than they’re already in, which would suggest the Canucks’ offer must have been a very bitter pill.

Moving the Canucks into the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre would be a mighty political coup, particularly with a civic election coming up this fall.

However, having inherited this conundrum, Banman doesn’t want to be pegged as the new mayor who sold taxpayers down the river.

There is little point in signing on to another long-term hockey money pit, given that the present contract ends in another five (albeit presumably painful) seasons.

In the event that talks with the Canucks restart this spring, the Heat’s attendance numbers to date (down more than 30 per cent from last season) aren’t exactly bolstering the city’s negotiating position.

Rock, meet hard place.

Live, rather than make, resolutions Mark

Rushton On the

Other Hand I don’t make New Year’s resolutions, simply because I either don’t keep them or forget about them until they are broken.

I do, however, make lists of things to do such as just before Christmas when I knew I’d be taking a two-week-long break.

Time to get all those planned projects done, and what better way to keep track of the progress than to cross them off, one after the other, when completed.

Like resolutions, the list is still nestled in a forgotten corner of the kitchen, only a few lines struck through the projects that were to be accomplished.

Christmas season and its activities apparently conflict with best intentions. A brunch date writes off any

morning projects, followed by long chats about things I’m going to accomplish that in fact don’t get accomplished because I’ve wiled away the afternoon as well.

So, as I look out in the yard at the trees I should have pruned, the raked piles of garden detritus I should have gathered up, the canoe I meant to repair, I finally resolved that I would no longer make lists.

Just tackle one job until it’s done, no matter how long it takes, and to heck with planning ahead.

In other words, take life one day at a time.

And as for special events like Christmas Day, around my house that “day” actually extends over weeks.

There are still unopened presents for three grandchildren – their presentation delayed because when grandparents are located in distant cities, every now and then you have to share the joy of children.

However, like the things on my list, Christmas will eventually “get done,” just in time to start thinking about buying birthday gifts. Giving, as they

say, never ends.

On the other hand, taking isn’t so bad either – like the time to smile at a stranger, or holding the door open for someone, regardless of gender. Taking the time to say thank you, or taking the opportunity to perform a random

Just tackle one job until it’s done, no matter how long it takes, and to heck with planning ahead. act of kindness.

Paying it forward, it appears, is one of the trendy acts gaining popularity such as paying for the goodies ordered by the person behind you in the drive-thru line-up; a nice surprise when it happens, and usually an incentive to perform a similar altruistic gesture.

It is something like that which makes life, and the lack of fixed resolutions,

best. Just do on the spur of the moment what makes you feel good, and in the long run you, and life, and society, will be better for it.

Too often we live within structure, and while that in many ways is needed, sometimes the best things happen when we spontaneously act or believe or think outside the box.

For example, homelessness won’t be resolved with conventional thinking and multimillion-dollar buildings. It’s what’s in their heads, not over them, that first must be addressed.

Success in anything comes with discovering a path that others have yet to see, and devoting your mind and conviction to it.

So it is for 2014, a year that I trust will be successful for all, a year that achievements will be made and projects completed.

Good as 2013 may have been to you, my wish is that the coming year will be better, that you will receive and give a random act of kindness, and that you take the time to enjoy life to the fullest. markrushton@abbynews.com

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Erica Schmidt remembered

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A memorial service for Erica Schmidt, whose body was found on New Year’s Day after she had been missing for almost three months, takes place this Friday (Jan. 10) in Abbotsford.

The service begins at 1:30 p.m. at South Abbotsford Mennonite Brethren Church, 32424 Huntingdon Rd., and is open to anyone who wishes to attend.

Schmidt’s family has asked that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Uganda Jesus Village (UJV) Orphanage, which houses 60 youth ages 11 to 22 who were rescued from a refugee camp in northern Uganda in 2006.

Before her disappearance, Schmidt had packed several suitcases filled with goods for the kids and had been scheduled to take them there.

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A roadside memorial on Whatcom Road marks the location not far from where the body of Erica Schmidt was found on New Year’s Day. memorial service or online at www.ugandajesusvillage.info.

Meanwhile, a roadside memorial is located in the vicinity of where Schmidt’s body was found in the 2400 block of Whatcom Road on the morning of Jan. 1.

Schmidt, who had a history of depression, had been missing since Oct. 5, when she walked away from the home she shared with her husband, Henry, on Timberlane Drive.

An official search included members of

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But an unprecedented volunteer effort involved dozens of people distributing “missing person” flyers around the city and police receiving hundreds of tips from across the province.

Const. Ian MacDonald said the response was unlike anything the APD has seen in a missing-person case.

“It was remarkable and truly a testament to Erica and her family … I can’t remember any other file like this,” he said.

Police have ruled out foul play in Schmidt’s death, and the family is expected to address the circumstances at the memorial service.

The “Help Find Erica!” Facebook page, set up the day after Schmidt disappeared, remains active with messages of support being posted along with memories and photos of Schmidt.

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Circumstances have not permitted me to arrange alternative care for patients and, as a consequence, they are requested to find new caregivers. I am hopeful that my colleagues will be understanding of the situation and sympathetic to your requests.

The office will continue to provide every assistance that it can with the transfer of information; but, regrettably, this may incur a nominal fee to you, as any expenses incurred cannot be recovered from MSP or other agencies.

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Fraser Health is urging residents to get the flu shot if they haven’t yet had it after a surge in severe cases of H1N1 influenza.

As of Monday, 30 patients sick with suspected H1N1 had been treated in hospital intensive care units with artificial respiration, although some have since been discharged.

One patient has died but the case has not yet been confirmed as H1N1 flu.

Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Paul Van Buynder said the cases here are mirroring the pattern seen recently with outbreaks in Alberta, Ontario and Texas.

Ill patients here are not the very elderly, but adults of various ages from 20 to 60, he said. Two are pregnant women and others suffer from chronic illness or are very overweight.

“We’re surprised at how many have come in such a short period of time with such severe disease,” Van Buynder said.

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The virus isn’t limited to any particular community.

“This is right across Fraser,” he said.

Van Buynder said all patients currently hospitalized with the flu are expected to survive, but he said the outbreak is disturbing.

“We are urging those who have not already had their flu shot to get one. It is not too late.”

Anyone who got the 2013 flu shot is immunized against the now-circulating strain of H1N1, he said.

People who got the H1N1 flu shot in 2009 – when there was widespread concern about an outbreak of that strain – may have some immunity but are urged to get a new shot.

“We’re not sure whether this virus has moved a little bit,” Van Buynder said.

“We recommend people get the current vaccine rather than relying on the previous one.”

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Charities closing gap on donations Thousands given by residents to food bank, Cyrus Centre and Salvation Army Jason ROESSLE Abbotsford News

A trio of Abbotsford charities fell short of their Christmas fundraising goals, but are getting nearer to their marks.

The Abbotsford Food Bank and Christmas Bureau set out to raise $800,000, and have narrowed the amount outstanding to about $200,000. In mid-December, the group had raised $503,000.

Food bank manager Dave Murray earlier said $800,000 represents the agency’s annual operating budget.

Cyrus Centre, which helps at-risk youth, had gathered $70,000 as of Tuesday morning, said executive director Les Talvio. The organization wanted to raise $100,000 and Talvio said “we’ll just have to work that much harder at fundraising.”

He said residents have given a lot of “moral support” to the Cyrus Centre and that “just keeps you going.

“There are lots of good causes and (people’s) dollars can only go so far.”

They plan to host another fundraiser Feb. 22 called the Coldest Night of the Year. In this national event, people form teams and gather pledges to take part in either a two-, five- or 10-kilometre walkathon. The nighttime walk begins at the Sevenoaks Alliance Church, includes a stop at Cyrus Centre, and ends at Mill Lake Park where there will be warm drinks and food, according to organizers.

The Salvation Army set out to raise $500,000, and as of Dec. 31, they had reached $413,000, said spokeswoman Deb Lowell.

“We’re getting there for sure. We’re hopeful that before the end of the year we’ll make up the difference,” she said, noting that a number of cheques were still being counted as of the News’ press deadline. “One cheque can make a difference. The people of Abbotsford are very gracious and generous.”

Lowell said that even if they’re a bit short, the Salvation Army will hold another fun-

draiser early in 2014.

“We’re thankful for the help. Every amount that people have given will help a life.”

For more information

or to make a donation to the Abbotsford Food Bank and Christmas Bureau, call 604-8595749, go online to abbotsfordfoodbank.com

or visit the facility at 33914 Essendene Ave. Donations to the Salvation Army can be made by phone (604852-9305), online (care-

andshare.ca), by texting HOPE1012 to 45678, or in person at either the Centre of Hope (34081 Gladys Ave.) or Cascade Community Church

(35190 DeLair Rd.).

More information or to make a donation to the Cyrus Centre, call 604-859-5773 or visit cyruscentre.com. For

information about the February fundraiser, visit coldestnightoftheyear.com. You can register a team or donate funds at that site.

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Notice of Public Hearing to consider amendments to Abbotsford Of¿cial Community Plan Bylaw, 2005; and Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 1996

ABBOTSFORD OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2277-2013

ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2293-2013

Abbotsford Council will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 pm on January 13, 2014, in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., under the provisions of the Local Government Act to consider the following bylaws. At the Public Hearing, all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws that are the subject of the hearing.

The following is a synopsis of the bylaws amending the Of¿cial Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw of the City of Abbotsford, and is not deemed to be an interpretation. A copy of each bylaw and relevant background documentation may be inspected in the Planning Services Division (Second Floor), Abbotsford City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., on January 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 13, 2014 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Planning Services Staff at 604-864-5510.

ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2268-2013 PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 2268-2013 is adopted, this text amendment would remove the de¿nition of “Harm Reduction Use” and all other references to “Harm Reduction Use”, from the Zoning Bylaw.

ABBOTSFORD OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2279-2013 and ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2280-2013

SUBJECT LAND: 34077 Gladys Avenue CURRENT OCP DESIGNATION: City Residential PROPOSED OCP DESIGNATION: Industrial-Business PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 2277-2013 is adopted, the subject land will be redesignated from City Residential to IndustrialBusiness concurrent with the proposed strati¿cation of the existing building.

ABBOTSFORD OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2288-2013 and ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2289-2013

SUBJECT LANDS: 2564 and 2574 James Street CURRENT ZONING: One Unit Urban Residential Zone (RS3) PROPOSED ZONING: City Centre Commercial Zone (C5) PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 2293-2013 is adopted, the applicant proposes to develop a four-storey, mixed-use commercial and multi-family residential building, consisting of 523 m2 commercial and of¿ce space on the ground Àoor, and 37 apartment units.

ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2297-2013

SUBJECT LANDS: 2978 Lefeuvre Road and 28060 Fraser Highway CURRENT OCP DESIGNATION: Low Density Residential and Medium Density Residential.

SUBJECT LAND: 2969 Bergman Street CURRENT O.C.P. DESIGNATION: Special Study SubareaWest Abbotsford Planning Area Plan

PROPOSED OCP DESIGNATION: Commercial

PROPOSED O.C.P. AMENDMENT: Remove the subject property from the Special Study Subarea and update the West Abbotsford Planning Area Plan accordingly.

CURRENT ZONING: One Unit Suburban Residential Zone (RR4) and Tourist Accommodation Commercial Zone (CTA)

CURRENT ZONING: One Unit Suburban Residential Zone (RR4)

PROPOSED ZONING: Community Commercial Zone (C3)

PROPOSED ZONING: One Unit Urban Residential Zone (RS3), Single-Family Urban Residential Zone (RS3A) and One Unit Compact Lot Residential Zone (RS5)

PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 2279-2013 is adopted, the lands will be redesignated from Low Density Residential and Medium Density Residential to Commercial. If Bylaw No. 2280-2013 is adopted, the applicant proposes to construct two of¿ce/retail buildings totaling 2,350 m2 with associated landscaping.

PURPOSE: If the O.C.P. and Zoning Bylaw Amendments are adopted, the applicant proposes to develop an eight lot residential subdivision consistent with the RS3, RS3A, and RS5 zones and the West Abbotsford Area Plan.

SUBJECT LANDS: 2098, 2128, 2160 and 2178 Peardonville Road and a portion of Lot A located at 2000 block Peardonville Road CURRENT ZONING: Agricultural One Zone (A1) PROPOSED ZONING: General Industrial Zone (I2) PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 2297-2013 is adopted, the applicant proposes to rezone the lands to General Industrial Zone (I2) to permit future industrial development.

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Ukrainian new year celebrated Club hosts annual festivities

Each year, Canadians of Ukrainian heritage celebrate their Christmas and their New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebration â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Malanka â&#x20AC;&#x201C; some two weeks after the rest of the general population.

This year, the Ukrainian Club of Abbotsford Association hosts its annual Malanka New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dinner and Dance on Saturday, Jan. 18 at Sts. Joachim and Annâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church hall, 2827 273 St. in Aldergrove.

While most of the western world adheres to the Gregorian calendar which was established in 1582, many Ukrainians still recognize the holidays of the much older Julian calendar.

The night of Jan. 6 sees a traditional 12-course Christmas meal being served in households, with a kolach (braided loaf) as a supper-table centrepiece, and a didukh (or decorated sheaf of wheat) standing nearby.

When the youngest member of the family announces that a star is visible in the night sky on Svyata Vechera, the hospodar (or host) helps him light a candle, which is placed in the window.

The candle is a signal to any traveller who is lost or prevented by weather from reaching home that a place is available for him at the hospodarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s table.

After a traditional prayer, the first of 12 dishes is served: a centuries-old delicacy of wheat and poppy seeds and honey.

A week later, Ukrainians bring in the new year with their Malanka, or New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebration.

The Malanka celebration in Aldergrove features a meal of Ukrainian cuisine (such as perogies and holubtsi) and is followed by a dance with live music

by S-Bahn.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the Yevshan Ukrainian Dancers and the Tropak Dancers perform. Dinner is served at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $50 general, $15 for kids ages seven to 15, and free for children six and under. They are available by calling 604-857-2740 or 604-856-6136.

Notice of Public Hearing

ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2261-2013

Continued from page 14 ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2294-2013

SUBJECT LAND: A portion of 1717 Foy Street CURRENT ZONING: Agricultural One Zone (A1) PROPOSED ZONING: General Industrial Zone (I2) SUBJECT LAND: 35045 Marshall Road CURRENT ZONING: One Unit Urban Estate Residential Zone (RS1)

PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 2261-2013 is adopted, the applicant proposes to rezone the lands to General Industrial Zone (I2) for truck parking, outdoor storage and other general industrial land uses.

PROPOSED ZONING: One Unit Urban Residential Zone (RS3) and One Unit Compact Lot Residential Zone (RS5) PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 2294-2013 is adopted, the applicant proposes to subdivide the property into six lots.

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Motorcycle show comes to Tradex For three days, Abbotsford’s Tradex will be running fullthrottle as motorcycle enthusiasts roll into town for the 2014 Vancouver Motorcycle

Show, Jan. 24 to 26.

Produced by Power Sport Services, the Vancouver Motorcycle Show has an impressive line-up of manufacturers, in-

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Victory and Yamaha.

Along with the vast array of motorcycle parts, accessories, and gear available at the show, there will be riding demos and hands-

on activities, including a demonstration by nine-time Canadian Superbike Champion, Jordan Szoke.

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Friday, Jan. 24 is SHE Rides Night, when women are encouraged to attend the show for half-price after 5 p.m. It’s an evening celebration for women who ride or are considering taking up the sport, complete with entertaining demos and activities, and a live Kawasaki giveaway.

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House fire Firefighters responded to a fire in a McCallum Road home around 5:30 a.m. on New Year’s Day. The residential home was located in the 2700 block of McCallum Road. When crews arrived they found a fire inside the wall of the home.

Fire services traced the fire back to the electrical panel and meter, which had been tampered with. The power to the home was cut to remove the hazard.

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Property values in the Fraser Valley have remained stable compared to last year, according to the B.C. Assessment Authority.

Raj Sandhu, deputy assessor for the Fraser Valley, said in a press release that most home owners in the valley will see changes in the plus or minus five per cent range.

The figures were released last week by the Crown corporation and stated that the 2014 assessment notices for the new year will be sent out to property owners shortly.

In Abbotsford, average single-family dwelling values went up slightly from $420,000 in 2013 to $428,000 for 2014. In Mission, singlefamily home values remained at $338,000.

In both communities, the value of apartment stratas dropped slightly, in Abbotsford from $189,000 to $185,000 and in Mission from $175,000 to $171,000.

Townhouse stratas remained stable in Abbotsford at $330,000 and dropped slightly in Mission from $200,000 to $198,000.

B.C. Assessment ranked the Fraser Valley’s top 100 valued properties, the majority of which are located in the Township of Langley.

Abbotsford’s highest valued property ranks 24th, located at 3506 Bassano Terr. and is valued at $2,210,000. In Mission, ranking 26th, is a property at 34869 Ferndale Ave. worth $2,178,000. Both communities have only two properties in the top 100 of the region.

Across most of B.C. property assessments are up slightly, with dips in average residential values in the Okanagan and on Vancouver Island.

The biggest increases were in the Northwest and Peace River regions, where total residential value rose about 10 per cent as natural gas and other industrial development picks up speed.

The value of all property in B.C. rose 1.27 per cent, despite declines in most regions for farm, recreational and managed forest land.

In the Lower Mainland, most residential values showed modest increases, from almost flat on the North Shore to 1.61 per cent in Vancouver, 0.68 in North Fraser, 1.98 per cent in Surrey-White Rock and 1.53 per cent in the Fraser Valley. Richmond-Delta recorded the only decline in the region, with residential total value down 0.15 per cent.

In southern Vancouver Island, total residential property value fell 2.69 per cent, with similar decreases for recreational and farm property. Business property is up 3.89, and major industrial property jumped 17.45 per cent.

Central Vancouver Island residential property slipped 1.31 per cent, with similar decreases in industrial, recreational and farm property and a 2.67 per cent rise in business property.

The Courtenay region saw residential values hold steady, with business property up 3.36 and farm and recreational values down two per cent.

Assessments for regions and individual properties are available at www.bcassessment.ca, where property owners can find information on appealing their assessment for property tax purposes. Appeals must be submitted by Jan. 31.

The Fraser Valley assessment office is located at #240, 31935 South Fraser Way. In January, office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.

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She launched the officially registered LFL 9442 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; affectionately known as Skookum â&#x20AC;&#x201C; on Dec. 14, 2013. She has also partnered with The Book Man, which has donated 500 books to the library.

Ashby maintains a colourful blog about what Skookum is reading. The current selection has works by Roald Dahl, Rick Riordan, Suzanne Collins, Umberto Eco, and James A. Michener. Just a few weeks in, and local residents have already dropped off their favourites for others to read, such as A Brief History of Time, The Help, and The Radiant City. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Currently, I am concentrating on providing my neighbourhood with the best little library and encouraging others to build and launch their own,â&#x20AC;? Ashby said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Abbotsford is a community of artisans and craftsmen and I am excited to see what little libraries are birthed from my neighboursâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; creativity and imagination.â&#x20AC;?

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Lokombo, a senior linebacker out of Abbotsford’s W.J. Mouat Secondary, and his Oregon Ducks turned in their most impressive defensive performance of the season, crushing the Texas Longhorns 30-7 on Dec. 30 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tex. “We were playing for our coach,” explained Lokombo, alluding to the fact that Ducks defensive co-ordinator Nick Aliotti had announced prior to the game that he planned to retire. “Because it was his last game, we wanted to give him a great show, a great way to end his career.”

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Former Canadian world junior goalie Dustin Tokarski and the Hamilton Bulldogs gave the Abbotsford Heat fits last weekend, winning two games at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre.

Tokarski limited the high-scoring Heat to a single goal in each game, backstopping the Bulldogs to a 2-1 victory on Friday and a 3-1 triumph on Saturday.

“The difference in the weekend was their goalie gave them a lot of confidence,” Heat head coach Troy Ward analyzed post-game on Saturday, lauding the play of Tokarski.

“They played with a reckless abandon knowing he was on his game, sort of how we’ve played with Orts (Heat goalie Joni Ortio). They were chaotic and that caused us problems. We showed our youth.”

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The Heat outshot Hamilton 14-3 in the third, and drew to within a goal when Mark Cundari hit Sven Baertschi with a backdoor pass for a tap-in, but they would get no closer.

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The Heat (23-11-2, 48 points) still occupy the second seed in the Western Conference and sit first in the West Division. They’re currently on a six-game road trip, which began on Tuesday night at the San Antonio Rampage.

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That would be a playtional championship contenders, and were ing career in the NFL, ranked No. 2 in the and with his studies nation after winning at Oregon complete, their first eight games. Lokombo is free to They stumbled in focus all his attention their ninth game, on that. In anticipathough, falling 26-20 tion of completing his to archrival Stanford, degree in journalism and another loss two and communications, weeks later to Arizona he marched in graduofficially torpedoed ation ceremonies last their hopes of play- spring, and he polished off his ing in the BCS last couple of national title courses this game. fall.

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Over the last two months of 2013, consistency utterly eluded the Abbotsford Pilots.

The early returns in 2014 have been more promising, though – the local junior B hockey team swept a pair of games last weekend at MSA Arena, marking their first back-to-back wins since Nov. 1-2.

“It’s huge,” Pilots coach Jim Cowden enthused, “because we’ve battled inconsistency and we were banged up a little bit.

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On Friday, the Pilots scored a 7-4 win over the Delta Ice Hawks, their longtime rivals, with the line of Brady Lawlor, Francis Bamford and Jared Virtanen leading the way. The trio combined for eight points, including three-point outings for Bamford (one goal, two assists) and Lawlor (three assists).

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The Pilots’ nadir came in mid-December, when they dropped four of five games. The biggest difference in their performance last weekend, Cowden said, was a willingness on the part of the forwards to aggressively take the puck to the net for higher-percentage shots.

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Sales applicants should possess the following: • Strong aptitude for sales • Outgoing personality and desire to work with the public • Extremely self-motivated to succeed • A strong work ethic and ability to work long hours • A valid BC driver’s licence • Ability to work well with other employees • Good problem solving skills • Stable past work history • Good working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word and other general business programs

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March 3, 1928 ~ Dec. 21, 2013

Donald

Rosa Amyot passed away after succumbing to her weakened state of body and mind.

Life passes us by and life lives on. She will be missed by her son Gary Amyot (Janet), her grandchildren Chris and Jennifer Amyot, as well as her great grandchildren Jasmyne and Kassaday. She had a special effect on all those that came to know her however long or short. Memorial service to be held at Forest Lawn and Ocean View Cemeteries and Funeral Homes, 4000 Imperial St., Burnaby, on Friday, January 10th at 11:00 am.

Donald Lloyd Brenneman, late of Abbotsford, BC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at the age of 77 at Menno Hospital in Abbotsford, BC. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Margaret; 3 children: Scott (Yvonne), Dawn-Marie (Wally) Stevens, Brett (Shannon); 7 grandchildren; 10 siblings and their families. A Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Henderson’s Fraser Valley Funeral Home at 34537 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC. Donations may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation.

Tributes and condolences may be left at: www.hendersonsabbotsfordfunerals.com

We offer successful applicants the following: • The best pay plan in the industry • Best in industry volume and percentage bonus programs • Monthly bonus programs • Customer satisfaction bonus programs • Ford company pension plan • The largest vehicle inventory in the Fraser Valley • State-of-the-art facility you will be proud to work in • The chance to sell with the #1 manufacturer in Canada • The highest quality mass market vehicles in the world • A professional but warm, family work environment • Voted #1 Abbotsford New and Used Car Dealership 7 YEARS IN A ROW!

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Clarke, Aaron Tyler Oct.29/1979 - Dec.30/2013 Survived by daughter Chloe.

Parents Evelyn and Robert MacMillan. Also survived by brother Travis. Uncles, Aunts, Cousins and Friends. Aaron was a fun loving man, loved hiking, biking and computers.

All who loved him will miss him. Until we meet again.

It is with sadness that the family of Elsie Daenckaert, aged 89, of Abbotsford, BC, announces her passing on Saturday, January 4, 2014.

Elsie is survived by her children Bernie (Carole) of Campbell River, BC and Dee Rickaby of Abbotsford, BC, 4 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and friends. Elsie was predeceased by her parents, husband Donald and son Daryl. A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, January 11, 2014 at the Hazelwood Cemetery. For those wishing to honor Elsie by way of donation may do so to the BC Children’s Hospital.

Compassionate Care Funerals of Williams Lake, BC entrusted with arrangements.

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Geoff Geoffrey Tyson Dykstra, late of Whittier, California, went Home to be with Jesus on January 4, 2014, at 34 years of age after an eight month struggle with leukaemia. Geoff is survived by wife, Leah and their five children: Abigael, Keely, Silas, Evangelyn, and Phinehas. He is also survived by parents, Frank and Grace Dykstra and sisters Catherine (Brad) and Erica (Dallin), all of Abbotsford, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and his Beppe Teyema. Geoff was born in Abbotsford in 1979 and attended Abbotsford Christian School graduating in 1997. He then attended Biola University in La Mirada, California, graduating in 2005 with a Degree in Organizational Leadership.

He worked at and managed the Duplicating Centre at Biola University during his studies.

After completing his degree, Geoff still wanted to pursue his dream of working in the medical profession and so in 2006, Geoff enrolled in the nursing program at Biola University, completed his nursing degree in 2010 and worked with the Los Angeles County Public Health Centre in Whittier. In April of 2013, Geoff became ill and on April 30 was diagnosed with AL leukaemia.

Geoff spent his remaining days initially at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital in Whittier and later at the UCLA Medical Center in Westwood.

His story of this time along with his and Leah’s testimony of their unwavering faith in their Savior, Jesus Christ, can be found at www.caring bridge.org/visit/geoffdykstra.

The family thanks all the medical caregivers at both facilities for all their effort made to prolong Geoff’s life beyond his stem cell transplant in September. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 11, 2014, 10:30 AM, at Grace Evangelical Free Church in La Mirada, California with live stream of that service in Abbotsford, at Gateway Community Christian Reformed Church.

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NOV 11, 1950 - DEC 26, 2013

Tripp Jessie Kay SCHULTE Ronald Ronald John Schulte, peacefully passed away on January 1, 2014 at the age of 86. He will be remembered fondly and missed by his wife, Donna of 61 years; and his three children: daughter, Darlene (Xavier) Daniels, Bangalore, India, son, John (Noreen), 100 Mile House, and Jim (Kathy), Langley; and by his 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was born in Strome, Alberta on May 16, 1927 and moved to Enderby, BC with his family in 1945. He married Donna in 1952 and went into the logging business and also had a farm. In 1970 he moved to Quesnel, BC where he lived for 20 years and then retired to Chase, BC in 1990, where he enjoyed fishing and gardening.

He and Donna moved to Abbotsford, BC in 2004. Ron spent time helping out and doing fixing jobs in the condominium where he lived and also helping his grandchildren.

Throughout his life he was always there for anyone who needed a helping hand.

Through many different health challenges over the past 6 months he remained full of gratitude for each day of life.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Abbotsford Hospice Society for Building Holmberg House or to the charity of your choice.

Tributes and condolences may be left at: www.hendersonsabbotsfordfunerals.com

Henderson’s Funeral Home 604-854-5534

Jessie Kay Tripp was born in Swift Current Saskatchewan on May 8, 1936.

Jessie passed away on December 20, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jessie is predeceased by her parents Joseph John and Katherine (Loewen) Kosciuk, by her brother Gary and by her sister Mary. Jessie is survived by her husband Lionel of 54 years and by her children Garth (Sarah), Heather, A.J and Bill (Anne) Tripp and her many grandchildren. It is with great sadness that brother Eddy (Peggy), sisters Josephine, Rita (Milt), Sonja (Gordon) and Joan have lost our sister. Jessie will be missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held January 11th 2014, 1PM at Cascade Community Church, 35190 Delair Road, Abbotsford B.C.

William Robert (Bill) Bettles passed away peacefully at Vancouver General Hospital on December 26, 2013 with his family by his side.

Bill was born in Burnaby on November 11, 1950, the youngest of five children, to Percy and Rose Bettles. Bill married Barbara Anne Foster on August 28, 1971, and had three daughters whom he adored and spent much time with.

Like his father and grandfather, Bill entered the plumbing trade, where he built a very successful mechanical contracting company over a 40-year career, responsible for the plumbing of many large commercial and public buildings in the Lower Mainland. During this time Bill also began a plumbing retail store with his brother John, and owned a sport fishing lodge in Little Fort, BC. As well as being a skilled businessman, Bill was an active community-giver. A Township of Langley Parks and Recreation Commissioner for three years, he was instrumental in raising funds to develop a lighted park for the Aldergrove Men’s Fastpitch League.

From 1985 - 1990, he was president of the Aldergrove Ringette Association and in 1988 he started the Lower Mainland Ringette League where he was its first President. Bill was also a ringette team manager for many years, including Team BC’s Canada Winter Games team and he was a girls’ softball coach and administrator with the Langley Girls Fastpitch Association for many years. A historic moment occurred in 1995 when Bill started the Langley Girls Ice Hockey Association, which enabled female athletes to play hockey on female-only teams in the Fraser Valley. In 2009, Bill started and was General Manager for a National Ringette League team, the Fraser Valley Avalanche, offering unprecedented complete funding for 18 female athletes competing at an elite level of ringette in the province. Bill also endowed the Fraser Valley Ringette Associations’ Michelle Van Dale Memorial annual scholarship award. In 2011, Bill was the recipient of a Community Sport Builder award from Pacific Sport Fraser Valley, which recognized his achievements as a builder in community sport.

Bill will be remembered by his wife Barbara, daughters Dyan Kinar (Mike), Shannon Reimer (Chad) and Michelle Peters (Denton). Grandchildren Emma, Grayson, and stepgrandchildren Evan and Jesse. Memories of ‘Billy’ or ‘Beaver’ will be fondly recalled by sisters Dorine Neilson (Phil), Sylvia Anderson (Del), Joan Keam, and brother John Bettles (Karen). Bill is predeceased by his mother Rose Bettles in 2004, father Percy Bettles in 1983 and brother-in-law Bob Keam in 2011.

Funeral service will be held at Valley View Funeral Home and Cemetery at 14644 72nd Avenue Surrey BC on Tuesday January 7th, 2014, 2pm. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the BC Transplant Society or Vancouver General Hospital.

McLeans Funeral Services 604-847-3477

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JANZEN, Eugen 1923 - 2014 Passed away in Abbotsford on January 1, 2014. He is predeceased by his parents, Johann and Olga Janzen and sister Ella in Russia, brothers Hans in Germany and Walter in Abbotsford. He will be missed by his siblings, Elli Stauss, Olga Schultz, Anna Rempel, Maria (Wilhelm) Daniels, Margaret Klatt, Helmut (Sieglinde) Janzen and Brigitte Janzen, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 2310 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford with a reception to follow.

Online condolences can be left for family at www.woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com

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Erica Grace Schmidt (1954-2013)

Erica entered into the loving arms of her Saviour Jesus Christ on October 5, 2013.

She was born to Peter and Doreen Hampton on April 5, 1954 in Powell River, BC. She was their only daughter followed by three brothers.

She accepted Christ when she was five years old and was filled with the Holy Spirit when she was sixteen. She was part of the Jesus People movement and attended Pacific Bible College in Vancouver from 1974-77.

Erica met her husband, Henry Schmidt there and they were married in Surrey on July 7, 1979. In Surrey, daughters Amy 1981 and Sophia 1982, were born. In 1984, the family moved to Abbotsford, Henry’s hometown, where their son,

Michael, was born in 1985.

Erica and Henry pastored as a couple for twenty-five years in the community and also led a training centre with students attending from all over the world. She also taught elementary school, Bible, and ESL classes.

She and Henry traveled around the globe giving out the good news of Jesus; her heart was especially for African orphans. She loved greatly and gave generously.

She is survived by her loving family: husband, Henry; children, Amy, Sophia (Ryan Prachnau), and Michael (Kelsey); grandchildren, Anastasia, Aleksandre, and Judah; mother, Doreen; and brothers, Stephen, David, and James.

The family appreciates our community’s overwhelming and generous response while Erica was missing since October. And so we invite the public to join us in remembering and celebrating Erica at South Abbotsford Church, 32424 Huntingdon Rd, on Friday, January 10th at 1:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Living Waters Ministries and their work with African children.

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Sqewqél Development Corporation Employment Opportunity Position Title: Chief Executive Officer Department: Sqewqél Development Corporation Responsible to: Board of Directors Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time (New Position) Competition: JP-2013-008 Seabird Island Band is a visionary First Nation that has carefully planned and is positioned to strategically grow their business and economic development portfolio.

With a proud history and a traditional territory that is rich in natural resources, people, and culture combined with strong leadership, the community and residents look forward to a promising future. Seabird is located in scenic upper Fraser Valley along the Fraser River. Sqewqél Development Corporation (SqDC) has been successful in developing local businesses which include forestry, gas bar convenience store, WiFi services, civil construction and agriculture. Combined, these enterprises generate a gross of more than $4.2 million in annual revenue. The strengthening of existing businesses is ongoing and new business initiatives and opportunities are currently being explored and developed. THE CANDIDATE: SqDC is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who will roll-up their sleeves in leading and expanding new business and economic development opportunities. This role will appeal to an experienced leader with a track record for successfully exploring, developing and implementing innovative business initiatives while providing leadership and strategic direction to a multitude of existing business units and companies. Under the guidance of the Board of Directors and in a manner which respects the culture and traditions of Seabird Island people, the CEO will implement the SqDC strategic plan, remaining within SqDC mandate while directing operations of SqDC towards the SqDC towards sustained profitability and continuous growth. She/he will thrive on building strong relationships and have a reputation for establishing effective partnerships and joint ventures as well as being a collaborative influence. This includes finding funds from government and private sector (which may include investors and partnerships).

The successful candidate will possess the following fundamental requirements: • A Bachelor of Commerce or Masters of Business Administration degree or equivalent with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in business and economic development or an equivalent combination of education and experience; • A proven track-record of successfully operating a for-profit enterprise, preferably with experience working with surrounding communities, First Nations and/or in the natural resources or retail sectors; • Essential CEO skills, including: leadership, coaching, human resource management, strategic planning, financial, administrative, policy development, risk management, negotiation and marketing; • An ability to prepare and analyze business plans, financial forecasts, feasibility studies, concept papers, etc. for presentation to boards of directors, potential business partners and lending institutions; • Excellent listening, verbal and written communication as well as interpersonal skills; • Demonstrated tact and diplomacy as well as sound judgment and decision making skills; • The ability to formulate and execute major policies, programs and objectives to promote and ensure accountability, transparency and an organization’s sustainability and profitability; • Experience working effectively and collaboratively with First Nations communities and organizations and willingness to learn about Seabird’s culture and traditions; and • Ability to travel and relocate to area close to Seabird Island Band, BC. **Pursuant to the Aboriginal Employment Preference Program, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry Salary Range: Competitive. Based on Qualifications.

Apply with cover letter, resume and three references to : SQEWQÉL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, Chair, Board of Directors, C/O Human Resources – Seabird Island Band P.O. Box 650, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 Email: drewpaddon@seabirdisland.ca Please quote competition JP-2013-008 Phone: 604-796-6814 Fax: 604-796-3729 Deadline: 4 pm Friday January 17, 2014 (will remain open until filled)

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APPLY NOW! Nursery Labour

Farm Supervisor Golden Eagle Group is looking for farm supervisors to support blueberry and cranberry operations in Pitt Meadows, B.C. Work will commence in early 2014, requiring farm supervisors to coordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers. Supervisors will also oversee growing and other crop-related operations; develop work schedules and establish procedures; ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed; maintain quality control and production records; and perform general farm duties. Work is outdoors, in all weather conditions and is physically demanding. Previous farm experience required. Pay is $14.00/hr at 40 hours per week.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Needed: Full time/seasonal nursery labour. Work includes planting, weeding, pruning, loading, unloading trees and shrubs.

Work is outdoors in all types of weather; involves some heavy lifting. Work is approx. from March to November, 2014. No minimum education required.

Wages are $10.33/hour.

Reply: Fax 604-856-2243 or office@dinesen.ca EXPERIENCED UPPER & LOWER LUBE TECH’S only Apply in person or email: 32471 Lougheed Hwy, Mission

jhillick@prooilchange.com

Vegetable Farm Workers

HELP WANTED

Please Fax Resume 604.856.5644

We are currently accepting applications for Permanent Entry-Level Warehouse Order Selectors, which will include timely and accurate order picking of grocery products in a safe, clean and team-oriented environment.

NURSERY WORKER Fraserview Nursery Ltd. is looking for: Full time / seasonal nursery worker. Work includes planting, weeding, moving, loading, unloading, shrubs and trees.

Work is outdoor in all types of weather & involves some heavy lifting. Work is approx. from March - November. No minimum education req’d. Wages $10.33/hr Reply fax 604-607-5571.

There is a CRITICAL need for Medical Transcriptionists across Canada.

Work from Home.

CanScribe graduates welcome and encouraged to apply. Apply through MTR at www.hds-mt.com/jobs

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A Commercial Vehicle Inspection Ticket and welding experience is an asset.

We are an equal opportunity Employer and we are strongly encouraging Aboriginal peoples to apply.

Email:jobs@arrow.ca,Fax:250-314-1750 • Phone: 1-877-700-4445

www.arrow.ca

HIRING DRIVERS

Copper Mountain Ore haul Seeking qualified drivers for immediate openings in Chilliwack, BC for our Copper Mountain Ore haul We offer: • Full Time, Year Round Work • Home Every Day • Competitive Wage, Benefits & Pension You possess: • Super B driving experience • A clean drivers abstract • Driving References We are an equal opportunity Employer and we are strongly encouraging Aboriginal peoples to apply.

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• A strong and growing company • Full Time, Year Round Work • Competitive Wage, Benefits & Pension

Must have great attention to detail, aptitude with numbers and or formulas, must be mature and have good customer service skills. Previous tourism experience an asset but not required.

Applicants must have excellent communication and customer service skills.

Please drop off resume at 32110 Marshall Road Abbotsford

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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Golden Eagle Golf Club is seeking a kitchen helper to assist restaurant operations in Pitt Meadows, B.C. Previous restaurant experience required. Duties include some food preparation, cleaning of kitchen and dining areas, assisting with loading and unloading of food deliveries, and general support of food service in the clubhouse. Pay is $10.50/hr at 40 hours per week.

Please fax resume to: (604) 682-6183 Attention: Ben Horowitz

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Truck/Equipment Mechanic

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

HELP WANTED

Position Title: Director of Corporate Affairs Competition Number: JP-2013-018

Chilliwack, BC We are looking for licensed commercial transport mechanics and Welders to complement our team in Chilliwack, BC. We offer:

JOIN OUR FANTASTIC TEAM!

TRADES, TECHNICAL

We currently have the following opening within our Surrey/Port Kells Branch:

Seabird Island Band Employment Opportunity

COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT MECHANIC

P/T ~ F/T NIGHT AUDITOR

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TIEGEN EXCAVATING, Mission, looking for pipelayer - Van. - Hope: Previous experience in pipe laying, Blueprint, structural drawing reading knowledge required, Knowledge of Water issues relating to construction & excavating, Basic computer skills are an asset, Willing to get training & increase knowledge, Able to multi task, Works well with others a must, Able to work independently & make responsible decisions, Possess other skills related to excavating - eg basic building, landscaping, machine driving, familiar with local environmental concern, willing to work in any weather, Reliable vehicle & clean driving record, Excellent customer service skills: 5 days p/w,on site labour, consultations with staff on drawings & excavating work. Please email resumes in a PDF or Word document only to jason@tiegenexcavating.com. Must provide valid references. $12.50 per/hr start. Contact info for serious inquiries only: t:604-755-4226 www.tiegenexcavating.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

www.driveproducts.com

Kitchen Helper

F/T & P/T positions available for busy Greendale Petro-Pass.

Open Mon-Fri 6am-9pm, Sat/Sun 8-4:30. Please drop resumes off at 41420 Yale Rd. West

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

KITCHEN HELPER for Japanese Restaurant. Please drop off resume at #105 - 1520 McCallum Rd. Abbt

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

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LABOURERS

.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Required Full-Time for local production facility in Aldergrove.

FORKLIFT EXP. AN ASSET Positions Start Immediately!

Must have own transportation.

EV Logistics is excited to announce a new starting wage of $13.80!

Apply online at: www.evlogistics.com

Fax resume to: 604-823-4619.

Req’d for progressive nursery in Abbotsford $10.33/hour.

Seasonal Full Time. Feb. 20, 2014 - Oct. 20, 2014. No skills required. Some plant knowledge required. Must be fit and able to handle heavy work.

Must be able to work 10 hours per day, 6 days per week.

Duties: Potting, digging trees, fieldwork, plant moving and general nursery work. Apply: Fax 604-856-9307 or email jobs.katos@gmail.com

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EV Logistics also offers flexible working schedules and a safe and fun environment. Successful applicants will have a safety-first attitude, available for day, afternoon and weekend coverage, have reliable transportation and proficient English communication skills.

If you’re looking for long-term employment with career growth and want to work in a fun and safe environment, then EV Logistics wants to hear from you!

Wisbey Farms requires 6 farm vegetable workers for planting, weeding, harvesting, washing, grading & packing root crops and mixed vegetables. Work is physically demanding; must be able to lift 50 pounds, work outdoors in all types of weather, and have own transportation.

Starting wage is $10.25/hour, up to 50 hours per week.

From January to December.

HELP WANTED

JOB OPPORTUNITY

We offer a starting wage of $13.80 plus an attractive incentive program with regular increases as you progress.

Please fax resume to: (604) 682-6183 Attention: Ben Horowitz

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Corporate Affairs shall provide leadership and management expertise, in accordance with Band policies. Specifically the Director of Corporate Affairs shall be responsible for the efficient, effective and productive operation of the Corporate Affairs Department.

Plans, organizes, directs, controls, and evaluates departments responsible for corporate governance and regulatory compliance, Lands, Rights & Title, Policy & Laws, records management, communications, security services, admissions and other administrative services. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate their ability to supervise a variety of programs some of which they may have no direct experience in.

Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a related field accompanied by 7-10 years of progressive experience in a related field.

Experience in a First Nation or municipal setting Experience supervising staff in a multi-level environment Proven project management skills Position Title: Director of Public Works, Housing and Capital Competition Number: JP-2013-017 Position Summary: Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Public Works, Housing, and Capital will provide leadership and management expertise, in accordance with Band policies. Specifically the Director will be responsible for the efficient, effective and productive operation of the Public Works, Housing and Capital Departments.

Qualifications/Requirements: • Bachelor degree in a related field, Masters or post graduate education preferred.

• Experience in a First Nation or municipal setting • 7 to 10 years progressive experience • Proven project management skills • Ability to read blueprints, understand the BC Building Code and write specifications • Experience working with legal contracts and tender documents • Experience with Property Management For more information and to apply for these positions please visit www.seabirdisland.ca/page/careers-at-seabird 12/13W_S25

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LEGAL

Legal Assistant National Franchisor seeking Legal Assistant / Paralegal with 3 years corporate / commercial exp. Franchise disclosure & lease documentation is an asset.

Send resume & cover letter including salary expectations to: Byron@shefield.com

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

DENTAL RECEPTIONIST ~ F/T For busy Abbotsford office.

Dental reception experience req’d. Tues. to Sat. Reply to:

Experience in auto, truck and hydraulics an asset. Should posses your own tools, sufficient to perform repairs and service.

We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefit plans and the opportunity to advance within the company. Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment.

Please fax your resume to:

604-888-2029 or email: dscott@driveproducts.com

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MIND BODY SPIRIT

#1 in the Fraser Valley

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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CLEANING SERVICES

Box #887 c/o Abbotsford News 34375 Gladys Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H5

SPRING RELAX SPA 604-859-9686

LINDA’’S CLEANING service provides quality work for an affordable price. You won’’t be disappointed.

15 yrs. exp. Call 604-852-0104

P/T MOA required for busy doctor’s office. Please drop off resume at Mission Oaks Medical. 32136 Lougheed Hwy., Mission.

2451 Clearbrook Rd Abbotsford

HOUSE CLEANING Available.

Residential & Commercial.

Call (604)826-1802

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AMAZING WAVE SPA Acupuncture & Acupressure.

113-2580 Cedar Park Pl. Abby.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

604-746-0099

Carpenter Helper/ Framer Wanted Must have own vehicle, tool pouch, hand tools

CHANEL SPA Christmas Specials!

Phone 604-856-0889

604-746-6777

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages, relocation allowance, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop.

Full-time permanent with benefits.

Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrysler.ca.

Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.

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DRYWALL TAPING, Ceiling texture & Repairs. Small or large jobs.

604-859 -1354 / Cell: 604-556-4696

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ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899 Lic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774

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DRYWALL

CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396 or 604-820-9601

GARDENING

Specializing in Private Events!

We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

For local European mechanic shop. Hours; Monday to Friday 8:30 - 5:00. Would consider right person with 2nd, 3rd or 4th year apprentice or licensed mechanic.

Apply in person at :

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries

VALLEY EUROTEC Unit 15 - 34220 S. Fraser Way Abbotsford or email

dave@valleyeurotec.com

Unique Taste, Unique Menus...

Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

• Steel Fabricator (afternoon) • Saw Operator • Estimator • Drafter & more. Global ORIGINAL Waterpark & Attractions Company is HIRING! www.WhiteWaterWest.com/ careers.html

threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca

Kristy 604.488.9161

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

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A30 Abbotsford News Wednesday, January 8, 2014 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373 GUTTER/Window Cleaning, Power Washing, 30 yrs exp., For Prompt Service Call Simon 604-230-0627

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338

PLUMBING

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 542

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

The Valley’s Premier Farm Market For 39 years!

Home Pro Renovations

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

Call Gary 604-835-2797

★ OPEN ★ Friday & Saturday 8 am ~ 6 pm

Save-On Roofing - Specializing in New Roofs, Re-Roofs & Repairs. 778-892-1266

LANDSCAPING

FUNK LANDSCAPING *Hedge Trimming *Yard Clean-up Call Dan Funk @ 604-751-0115 320

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

BSMB Rubbish Removal. Serving all you rubbish removal needs with a 14’ long trailer. Will remove yard waste, furniture, appliances, recycling material and construction site clean up. Service within 24 hrs, 7 days a week. (604)793-8378

FIREWOOD

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING RED ROSE PAINTING Interior/Exterior & Pressure Washing Free Est. WCB. 604-746-6051 604-782-7452 redrosepainting.ca TOM VAN KEULEN Painting & Decorating. Int ~ Ext / Residential 604-853-9429 ~ 778-982-2191

★ FREE ★ JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

FAMILY MAN w/truck for yard & home clean-ups, odd jobs, scrap removal. Free est. 604-820-2383 YARD CARE / JUNK REMOVAL Odd jobs, inside / outside house.

Const., yard waste, appl. etc. Same Day Service! Dave 604-825-0066

MISSION TOPSOIL ✦ Screened Topsoil

Pick Up or Delivery 8590 SYLVESTER RD. 604-820-0808 www.jonesbroscartageltd.com Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.344.1069

PETS

www.paintspecial.com Running this ad for 8yrs

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FEED & HAY

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

BACK PARKING LOT (by shed)

#1 PET SOURCE

ABBOTSFORD NEWS 34375 Gladys Ave. Restless Leg Syndrome & Leg Cramps? Fast Relief In One Hour.

Sleep At Night. Proven For Over 32 Years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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PETS

GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.

LABRADINGER (Lab/Springer X) pups, ready to go now, $500/each.

Call or text (604)845-3972 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com .Can-Pro Paint & Drywall. 3 rooms $250. Over 25 yrs of quality service. Insured/Free Est. 604-7717052

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

Yorkshire Terrier, 9 wks old female Shots & dewormed. Vet checked Black & tan. $900. 604-828-2806

Property Evaluation

ABBOTSFORD 5 acres 2 houses (2 & 3 bedrooms). By UFV. $1,700,000. Land investment.

604-859-9177 MISSION 1.5 acres. with older 2 bedroom home that rents for $1200/mo. Dewdney Trunk Road.

1 km from Municipal Hall. Hobby Farm or building lot? 604-826-2271

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HOUSES FOR SALE

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1 & 2 Bedroom Suites

Large units. Large Patios, Walk to Sprott Shaw College.

Easy Highway Access.

Storage Lockers & Parking Available!

Clean & Large, hot water included. N/S Secured U/G parking available.

Outdoor pool in garden setting.

Sorry N/P. Close to all amenities.

Ref’s req’d.

To arrange a viewing please call Annette

778.982.2590 Abbotsford

Phone 604-556-7705

ATTENTION SENIORS NO SECURITY DEPOSIT FOR QUALIFIED SENIORS 1 & 2 Bdrm Units Available starting as low as $600/mo

ABBOTSFORD CRIME FREE Multi Housing Program BACHELOR APARTMENT $440/mo.

N/P ~ N/S. Hot water & cable included.

Quiet, parklike setting.

2929 & 2959 Tims Street *Elevators. *Large Balconies.

ABBOTSFORD – 1 bed “Do You Need Space Of Your Own?” Large 1 Bd available standard or upgraded, blinds included. From $650. Call Now. 778-344-2787 ABBOTSFORD 2184 McKenzie Rd Spacious 2 bdrm from $850/mo H/w flrs. No dogs. Dirk 604-535-3475 ABBOTSFORD, 33509 Marshall, 2 bdrm apt, quiet prof bldg, corner units. $825/mo. 3 appli. Feb 1.

604-615-5127 or 604-807-3294.

ABBOTSFORD. Charlotte Manor.

1 & 2 bdrm $630 - $750/mo incl h/water. Near rec center/bus. Ref’s.

On duty manager. Call 604-864-8565

Close to all amenities Call Lyn for an apt to view, 778-880-0920 or 778-982-0873 Abbotsford

Courtyard Estates

604-853-0333

2929 & 2959 Tims Street

ABBOTSFORD: Nice 1 bdrm. $630/mo. & 2 bdrm. top floor. $750/mo. 30+. Crime free building.

Strictly no drugs. Nr UFV, hosp & walking dist. to shops. New cabinets, full size f/s, d/w. Fully reno’d.

Avail. now. 604-226-5938

ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE-IN INCENTIVES 1 & 2 Bdrm Units Available starting as low as $600 Lrg balconies, many overlooking our lush & peaceful center Courtyard.

Call Lyn for an apt to view, 778-880-0920 or 778-982-0873

ABBOTSFORD “Sweet Two Bedroom Suites!” Your choice of standard or upgraded Apts. Starting from $750. Heat & Hot Water and Privacy blinds included. Call Now 778-344-2787

MISSION. 2 BDRM APT on quiet cul-de-sac. Incl W/D. Background and credit check. $750/mo. N/P. 604-820-6927.

MISSION: 33359 2nd Ave. 1 bdrm $625.

ABBOTSFORD: 33554 Switzer Ave. 1 bdrm $625, 2 bdrm $725. Call Steve 604-751-3885

*Close to Schools & all Amenities* *Senior Friendly Discounts*

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31499 SPUR Ave, 3 storey home 7 bdrm, 3.5 bath + den, fncd yard Sunny 604-807-1281, $519,999

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1 Bdrm. from $599 2 Bdrm. from $725 Call Jake for Details

604.556.6465

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2 bed – Mission - We have a selection of suites now available to view in our Richards Court community. Quiet location starting from $700! 778-344-2787

ROOM SPECIAL Salmon Arm, 2004 mobile, 4 bd, 2 bath, 1700 sf., peaceful country MHP, $159,900 Ph 778-240-1216

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1 MONTH FREE

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www.benchmarkpainting.ca

· Excellent location · Across the street from Superstore & Seven Oaks Shopping Mall · Large Units · 24/7 On-site staff · Elevator operated · On-Site Laundry Facilities · Includes Heat & Hot Water

RENTALS

FREE PARKING

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NEW LOWER RENTS SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE

• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

Clean, Quiet & Spacious.

3 minute walk to Seven Oaks Mall.

A LICENSED/ HONEST PLUMBER & GAS FITTER/furnace man with 33 years exp. Refs. Reas. rates Free est. 24hrs. Don 604-220-4956

1 MONTH FREE

$635 $725

Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?

We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

PLUMBING

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

RICK EDEN 604.854.4888 FREE

Landmark/Rick Eden Agencies

ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304

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Sell your Home!

25 Year Gold Master Medallion Recipient

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

APARTMENT/CONDO

LET’S MAKE A DEAL

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

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1 bdrm from $625 2 bdrm. from $745

ABBOSTFORD - Independence!

Privacy! Freedom! HUGE Bachelor Suites with unique layout for added privacy. Heat & Hot Water and blinds included. Choose standard or upgraded starting from $600. Call Now. 778-344-2787

RICK EDEN

APARTMENT/CONDO

1 MONTH FREE

32815 George Ferguson Way

NEW Mobile home on it’s own 50x120 lot. $13,000 down, $1303/mo OAC. 604-830-1960

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IRENE APARTMENTS

NEW 14 Wide in 55+ Mission Park $83,900 w/$550 pad rent.

Pet OK. Chuck 604-830-1960

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $89,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $67,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

RENTALS

SUNRIDGE APARTMENTS

Please Call Rick 604.319.9151

Call

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For more information or to setup an appointment

Selling Your Home?

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 TONY’’S PAINTING

NEW 14 WIDE in 55+ Abby Park. $89,888 with $570 pad rent.

Call Chuck 604-830-1960.

STEEL BUILDING...”THE BIG YEAR END CLEAR OUT!” 20X22 $4,259. 25X24 $4,684. 30X34 $6,895. 35X36 $9,190. 40X48 $12,526. 47X70 $17,200. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

• Pet Food & Accessories • Livestock Feed & Hay • Wild Bird Seed & Accessories • Whole Lot More 34633 Vye Rd. Abbotsford B.C. (just past Costco) 604-556-7477 www.buckerfields.org

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WOODEN PALLETS Available Come & Help Yourself Great for crafts etc.

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

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604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

MISC. FOR SALE

RENTALS

1 bdrm. from

5486 Riverside Street Corner of Harris & Riverside Matsqui Village

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MOVING & STORAGE

MOUNTAIN MOVERS- Your trusted choice for residential moving services. (778)378-6683

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REAL ESTATE

ABBOTSFORD 1 bdrm + den, near all amen., all appl incl w/d, d/w. N/s N/p. Jan 1. $850/mo. 604-615-9595

SURREY: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout and new roof. $549,000. 604-575-5555.

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Abbotsford News Wednesday, January 8, 2014 A31 RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

ABBOTSFORD

Great View Available Now! Bach., 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom 3 Bdrm Bedroom Avail.

SENIORS DISCOUNTS Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included.

Crime Free & Certified.

N/S - N/P, Close to all amens.

Lease & Refs. Required.

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ABBOTSFORD RENOVATED SUITES

$200 MOVE-IN❋❋❋ New Year’s Special Crime Free Living HURON COURT

11 LOCATIONS

✳ 1 Bdrm. from $625/mo. ✳ 2 Bdrms from $745/mo.

• Bachelor • 1 Bdrm. • 2 Bdrm.

Inquire About Current Rental Incentives...

Rent incl’s; Heat, H/wtr, U/G Pkg Quiet, Well Maint. Build. No Pets.

PET FRIENDLY BUILDINGS! FOR LEASING & INFO.

Seniors Discount $25

604-850-2467 Baywest Mgmt Corp

Call Pamela 604-751-2934 or E-mail: abbotleasing1@mainst.biz

Mission

Forest Terrace Apartments

CEDARWOOD MANOR * * * *

34313 Forrest Terrace Abbotsford’s Best Kept Secret

Call 604-852-7350 ABBOTSFORD

MEADOWOOD Apartment & Townhouse Complex

Phone 604-852-4696 or Email

meadowood@ pacificquorum.com

1 & 2 Bdrms Stes 2 Full Baths, In-Suite Storage, Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Garburator, In-Suite Laundry Hook-ups, On-Site Mgmt.

Please call for Prices.

Pets negotiable.

Age 40 Senior & Adult Oriented

Townhouses 1 Bedroom lofts & 2 Bedrooms 5 Appliances

✦ Senior Discount ✦ Resident Managers ✦ Sorry No Pets Conveniently located at

3046 Clearbrook Road www.pacificquorum.com Pacific Quorum Properties Inc MISSION: PRINCESS DAPHNE APTS - SPACIOUS 1 bdrm starting at $630 & 2 bdrm starting $750.

1.5 ba, ht/hw & prkg incl. Games rm Criminal Record check may be req.

33561 Third Ave. 604-820-3013.

Friendly Management 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Insuite Laundry Adult Oriented

604-820-0128 MISSION

HABITAT APARTMENTS 33366 2nd Ave. Mission

1 Bedroom suite $650 2 Bedroom suite $735

Come See What You Have Been Missing!

Newly painted , some with new or near new flooring. Quiet, well managed, on site Manager.

Undercover parking. Coin Laundry. Near library and downtown. NO Pets.

Call Esther 604-853-0549

Apartments 1 & 2 Bedroom Heat / hot water included 3 Appliances

APARTMENT/CONDO

604-826-2538 FRASER RIDGE Condo Living at Apartment Prices!

Managed by ECM Strata - Rental Division MISSION. Sm. bright gr fl 1 bd suite for Feb. 1 $600 incl utils WiFi. Shrd laun. Satellite tv avail for $35/mo NS NP Refs req. 604-256-8644

www.eryxproperties.com

1 bdrm $725 Avail. Feb. 1st

OAKMONT MANOR Member - Crime Free Program

Nicely Reno’d Concrete Bldg.

Great Views of Mt. Baker Extra Large and Bright ✶ Heat and Hot Water Incl ✶ All suites sprinkler protected.

Lrg patios, 2 elevators, lockers.

Gated prk, Super Clean, N/P.

1 bdrm Apt $625 ~ Avail now 2 bdrm Apts $750 & $780/mo Available Now Close to schools & shopping Bus stop out front.

Free covered parking. Sorry NO DOGS or CATS Allowed.

33370 George Ferguson Way

Call Dave @ 604-859-0482 33555 South Fraser Way Fraser Ridge is part of Abbotsford Crime Free Multi-Housing Program.

604-855-0883

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2010 VENZA: Like new, only 20,000 kms, fully loaded, automatic, 6 cylinder, dvd system. $22,800. 604-575-5555.

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RENTALS

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750

ABBOTSFORD - Attractive office &/or Retail Spaces Available. All located within Abbotsford’s business core. Ph Frank@ Noort Investments 604-835-6300.

ABBOTSFORD. Victoria St. Newer 1 bdrm legal suite NP/NS. $600 incl util. 604-832-2300 or 604-504-0409

ABBOTSFORD. Retail space at 33784 George Ferguson Way. 720 sf. $1000/mo. + gst. Available now.

604-853-9974 or 604-853-3790 COMMERCIAL SPACE for Lease: 1556 sf. #106 - 33643 Marshall Rd. Abbotsford. 604-850-7731.

MATSQUI. NEW 2 bdrm bsmt, farm area, ns/np, incl cbl, laundry. Avail now. 778-779-1322, 604-826-6939

ABBOTSFORD, 33476 Mayfair.

Large 4/bdrms, 2/bath house on 1/4 acre fenced yard. Seeking long term tenant. Avail Feb 1. $1650/mo incl 3/appls + w/d hookup.

604-615-5127, 604-807-3294.

ABBOTSFORD 3 bdrm farm house Large yard. Close to university.

33535 Huntingdon Rd. $1200/mo.

Ns/np. 604-852-8538.

ABBOTSFORD E. 3 Bdrm. Incl. d/w, w/d. H/W flrs. F/P. $1200/mo.

Avail. now. NS/NP. 604-556-8231 Aldergrove 4 Bdrms - 2 bthrms.

5/appli., large d/r, l/r & yard. Avail Feb 1. $1800/mo. 778-991-8044 or 604-308-6234.

CLEARBROOK. Avail now, 6 bdrm.

3 baths, 5 appl. Reno’d. N/S N/P. $1550 mo. + utils. (604)807-6477

HOMES, CONDOS & TOWNHOUSES

Century 21 Ace Agencies Ltd. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

604-853-2718 HOPE Dogwood Valley. 1500 sq/ft 3 bdrm house on 5.5 acres, large creek, elec & wood heat, lots of pkng (big trucks welcome) $1200.

Avail Feb 1st. Call 604-530-0304.

818

MISSION. LARGE 2BDRM n/s, n/p, avail now. Rent incl utils (604)8260493 or 604-807-9221

2005 BUICK CENTURY. 4 door sedan. Low miles. Reliable transportation. $2,750. 604-853-3605

751

746

ROOMS FOR RENT

ABBOTSFORD *CLEAN ROOMS* Bsmt rooms $425. Main floor rooms $450 incl utils & lndry 604-854-1000

MURRAYVILLE - 3 Bdrms + den. 3 baths. Newly reno’d. Open floor plan. n/s, n/p. $1800/mo + 3/4 utils.

Avail. Feb. 1 or 15. (604)813-9741

752

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

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TOWNHOUSES

Open in Chilliwack. Used & New Mitsubishi’s Avail. Specials Online www.fraservalleymitsubishi.com

824

HOUSING CO-OP - $965/mth 3 BDRM UNITS FOR FAMILIES

NO SUBSIDY

845

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &

Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855

Phone 604-859-7429

We Have 2 Playgrounds for your kids And are “Pet Friendly” NEWLY RENOVATED $990 PER MONTH + UTILS 3 BR + 1.5 BA & fenced back yrd For more info call Mike @ 604-792-8317 or 1-877-515-6696 or email: wb@raamco.ca WOODBINE TOWNHOUSES Part of the Multi-Housing Crime Free Program 9252 Hazel ST, Chilliwack, BC Move-In Incentive

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 The Scrapper

810

ABBOTSFORD. Newly renovated, legal 2 bdrm suite. N/P, N/S. Avail now. Call 604-308-3044.

ABBOTSFORD: Private, bright 2 bsmt suite. Whatcom & McKee Rd. Upscale neighborhood. 1 full bath.

Incl. hydro, heat, w/d, sat. TV, & alarm system. N/P. N/S. $850/mo.

Avail. Jan. 1. (604)850-2654

TERRANCE MICHAEL LEGGETT by his solicitor, ELYSSA LOCKHART RDM LAWYERS LLP 33695 South Fraser Way Abbotsford, BC V2S 2C1

F 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier Vin 1g1jf11w2h757598 Debtor Tracy Brown Amount owing $2086.38 F 2006 Gmc Sierra Vin 1gthk29456e178156 Debtor Brent Sivertson Amount Owing $2617.30 F 1994 Honda Accord Vin 1ghcd7236ra801896 Debtor Joseph Gammel Amount Owing $1289.93

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ABBOTSFORD. New large 2 bdrm Nr new mall. Np/ns, no ldry, $750/ mo. incl. util & cable. 604-866-7007

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TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

ABBOTSFORD. Bright 2 bdrm. in newer sub-division. Gr/level, alarm, huge b/ball crt & amen. Near Yale Sec & ARC. Ns/np. $800 incl. utils.

Jan 15. Lve. msg. 604-854-5808

ABBOTSFORD: New 1 bdrm, legal 5 appl., mtn view, sep w/d $800/M. N/S N/P. Refs req’d. 604-992-3399.

2005 Ford Explorer Sport-Trac 4x4, auto, 1 owner, loaded, a/c, tonneau cover, sunroof, power rear, very well maint. 210K/130M. $9100/obo. Call 604-853-3006.

Warehouse Lien Jack’s Towing

AUTO FINANCING

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ABBOTSFORD: Lge luxury 2 bdrm bsmt suite, Mt. Baker views. Near gym, Rick Hansen School, shopping malls, on city bus route. N/p, N/S. Avl now. $675. 604-825-4582

2005 - diesel GMC Sierra dual max Truck 3500 & 2500: $15,500: 778-240-0444

29092 Fraser Highway, Abbotsford will be selling the following vehicles on Jan 21/2014 for non payment.

TRANSPORTATION

ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm suite nr bus & schl. Townline area. Fully reno’d.

Ns/np. Now. Incl util. 778-552-7175

ABBOTSFORD Large 1 bdrm suite, nr Hwy & amens. Avail now. NS/NP $700/mo. incl utils. 778-808-2222.

1999 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LIMITED VAN. All Wheel Drive. 139K. New Tires. $3700/obo. 604-820-8218 bef 5 pm

Our Gated 5 acre Complex is Quiet and Family Oriented.

SUITES, LOWER

ABBOTSFORD East. 2 bdrm. luxurious daylight suite. Large deck & private entry. Available immed. $1000/mo. 604-309-8487.

1997 CHEVY 14 ft Cube Van. Gas & propane. Shop maint. - needs work. $2000. Call (604)792-5151

RE: THE ESTATE OF EILEEN MARY MILLER, deceased, formerly of Abbotsford, BC. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of EILEEN MARY MILLER are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor on or before February 10, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which he then has notice.

MISSION: 3 BDRM T/H, quiet family complex. Rent geared to income.

N/P. Call: 604-820-1715

ABBOTSFORD $850, 2 Bedroom Bsmt Suite, ground level, Sandy Hill Area, ensuite W/D, DW, utilities inc. cable available. Available Feb.1st ph. 604-751-2219

ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. suite.

Near Costco & U.S. border. Only $725/mo. Ns/np. 604-864-6361

TRUCKS & VANS

Open in Chilliwack Suzuki Warranty, Repairs & Service www.fraservalleymitsubishi.com

✦ $2,000 SHARE PURCHASE ✦ REQUIRED PRIOR TO MOVE-IN Fenced yard, one pet ok, gas F/P and 4 appliances supplied.

STORAGE

ABBOTSFORD, 2/bdrm suite. Avail now. No pets. Incl everything.

(604)854-6453 or 604-308-6475

851

CARS/TRUCKS FOR LEASE/RENT

LOCKABLE STORAGE / WORKSHOP spaces. 20’ X 40’, drive in.

Small sizes available. 6 am - 10 pm access. Chase Monday - Friday.

8 am - 5 pm. 604-826-2383

750

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

2000 VW PASSAT for parts, runs, needs transmission, $2,000. obo.

Call 604-302-3281.

(Located in CLEARBROOK VILLAGE)

RV SITES - $325/mo.

749

Mitsubishi’s Avail. Specials Online www.fraservalleymitsubishi.com

Clearwater Housing Co-op

RV PADS

Sewer, water, hot showers incl.

Electricity metered. Heated washrooms, ldry. 20-25 min E of Mission Hwy #7. Walking distance to local general store & near post office, gas, LCB outlets etc. 604-826-2741

SUITES, UPPER

CARS - DOMESTIC

Open in Chilliwack. Used & New

ABBOTSFORD. Clean 3 bdrm 2 ba family rm. Nr hosp. Immed Ns/np. $1300 mo +1/2 util. 604-807-6477

MISSION - 2 BDRM house on acre + out bldg, Cedar Valley area. Avail.

Jan. 20. $1200/mo. (604)302-1637 PRIVATE ACREAGE 3 BDRM All appl. 10 minutes to downtown Mission 604-936-3088

845

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MISSION: 2 bdrm. Nice view. Incl. a/c, utils, cable & net. N/s, n/ldry.

Jan. 15/ Feb 1. $800. 604-826-5402

FOR RENT From 1 bed to 4 plus beds, 1 bath to multiple baths located east, central and west Abbotsford.

View all rentals on kijiji.ca (fraservalley)

AUTO FINANCING

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

ABBOTSFORD W. Nice, large 2 bdrm. bsmt suite. Bluejay area. N/p, n/s. Incl. util. Feb 1st. 604-850-2569

736

ABBOTSFORD 1 lge bdrm w/bsmt. on acreage. Ns/np. w/d. $875/mo + 1/2 DD. Now. 604-864-7366 9-6 pm

810

TRANSPORTATION

ABBOTSFORD WEST, Clean quiet 2/bdrm legal bsmt suite, ground level, close to hwy, mall. 9 ft ceilings.

Ns/Np. $830 incl laund. Avail Feb 1.

604-855-4246 or 604-655-3008

HUNTINGDON. Large 2 bdrm suite near border. Suit single or couple. $900/mo incl. hydro, cable, a/c, insuite w/d. NS/NP. Available now.

604-302-7184 or 604-855-3494.

HOMES FOR RENT

TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, LOWER

MISSION AREA. 800 SF SHOP. Available now. $450 + gst + hydro + gas. Security check and ref’s. No living quarters. 604-820-0808

747

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2004 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER

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2006 GMC ENVOY

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2010 NISSAN TITAN

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$10,558

$21,790

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2005 GMC JIMMY

2008 FORD F‐150 XLT XTR

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$46,280

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2009 GMC SIERRA 1500

2008 CHRYSLER NITRO

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2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

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$5,841

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$22,862

2012 FIAT 500 SPORT Leather, roof, auto.

UCC23920

$7,922

$15,992

$16,797

$14,681

$3,888

$12,444

2006 JEEP LIBERTY

2000 TOYOTA CAMRY CE

2005 SUBARU LEGACY Auto, AWD.

2004 FORD F‐350

Diesel, Harley Davidson.

2005 FORD F‐350

2007 FORD MUSTANG GT

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$22,650

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